Parent Coalition

The Arc of Clark County

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WHAT IS THE PARENT COALITION?
The purpose of the Parent Coalition is to provide people with disabilities and their families with a support system that:
Links them with their natural support system - the community Helps them to better understand and access the system Responds to crisis Links them with their natural support system - the community Helps them to better understand and access the system Involves them in decision making at the state and local levels Provides current, accurate information and networking opportunities Forms a power base to advocate for the needs of people with disabilities in our community Helps new parent groups get established and serves as a resource for leadership in new and existing groups

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HOW DOES THE PARENT COALITION WORK?
The Parent Coalition is being organized by a Coordinator in cooperation with parent organizations and networks in Clark County and across the state.
The Coordinator will gather pertinent information from all area, incluidng state and county government, service providers and advocacy/planning organizations. This information will then be distributed by mailings and/or meetings with members of the Parent Coalition. The Parent Coalition members will in turn distribute the information to members of their parent groups. They will be advised on how to proceed with the information, i.e. call or write their legislators, let the other interested parties know, etc. Parents will be given the opportunity to sit on various advisory committees or task forces in order to effect policy and present a parents' perspective on issues. The coordinator will help organize community meetings and forums for the purpose of educating, sharing and discussing issues of mutal concern. If you need more information, have questions, or would like to become involved in the Parent Coalition, please contact the Parent Coalition Coordinator at (360) 759-4917 or email darlah@arcofclarkcounty.org.